Afghan war

Message 174 of 1213

I am against Obama's buildup in Afghanistan. I don't think it will help stop terrorists, perhaps encourage them.

I just read an editorial that said he is buying time to help U.S. save face just as in Vietnam. I have to agree.

I think it is my duty now to closely follow the news from there and to pray for everyone involved.

posted by popron

Ditto!
I now see a lot of similar events taking shape in reference to Afghanistan and Vietnam. It's kind of scary, if you ask me.

posted by unkakorndog
over 2 years ago

Unless there is an established, stabled and trustworthy central government established for this country we really can never leave without creating a vacuum that will suck the corrupt leaders and our enemies back in. It will be a long time before we will reach the conditions that will allows us to leave. There will be much more blood of our young soldiers spilled.

Below is an article by George Will which raises a lot of questions and concerns: